Inclusive preschool
Integrated therapy · Est. 2001
Tri-Valley · Dublin, CA
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Integrated early childhood care · Since 2001
No single discipline solves
developmental challenges alone.
School of Imagination and Happy Talkers have built something rare: a true integrated early childhood development system where speech, behavior, motor, and developmental care are coordinated from day one — not siloed across providers who never talk to each other.
Speech therapy
Occupational therapy
Behavioral therapy (ABA)
Infant development
Social skills
Diagnostics (ADOS)
Inclusive preschool
"Children benefit most when clinicians collaborate across specialties to provide coordinated support that addresses communication, behavior, regulation, and developmental growth — together."
— Guiding principle · School of Imagination & Happy Talkers · Est. 2001
The integrated system
How the system is built.
Happy Talkers is the clinical hub at the center — six coordinated disciplines receiving referrals from pediatricians, school psychologists, RCEB, and families. The SOI preschool is part of the same ecosystem, creating a direct pathway from classroom to clinic and back.
Clinical hub
Happy Talkers
Est. 2001 · Tri-Valley
Speech therapy
18 mo – 10 yrs
Occupational therapy
18 mo – 10 yrs
Behavioral therapy
2 – 5 yrs
Infant development
18 mo – 3 yrs
Social skills
4 – 6 yrs
Diagnostics (ADOS)
Coming soon
Referral ecosystem
Pediatricians
John Muir · and others
School psychologists
IEP teams · districts
RCEB / DDS
Vendorized partner
Families
Self-referral welcome
SOI Preschool is part of the same ecosystem. Children enrolled in the inclusive classroom have on-site access to clinical services — teachers and therapists coordinate directly so the whole child is supported, not just the child in therapy.
How it actually works
What "coordinated care" means in practice.
It's not a tagline. It's a set of real clinical structures that make integration happen every week.
1
Clinical Leadership Council
A standing monthly forum where representatives from speech, OT, ABA, and infant development meet to coordinate services, address clinical challenges, and align care across disciplines. The operational core of the integrated model — not a committee in name only.
2
Interdisciplinary case conferences
For children receiving multiple services, clinicians meet to review progress, align goals, and ensure the treatment plan across disciplines is coherent. One child, one plan — not three separate plans that happen to share a patient.
3
Shared intake evaluation
At intake, we assess the full picture — not just the presenting concern. If a child comes in for speech and we identify sensory or behavioral needs, the right disciplines are brought in from the start. Families don't have to discover and navigate each piece separately.
4
Coordinated care with outside partners
With family consent, we communicate directly with pediatricians, school psychologists, and RCEB case managers. Evaluation summaries and care plans are shared to support IEPs, medical records, and Regional Center service plans.
"When a child is struggling, families shouldn't have to manage four separate providers who never talk to each other. That's the problem this model solves."
Clinical services
Six disciplines. One coordinated team.
All clinical services are provided through Happy Talkers and coordinated across disciplines. Accepting most major insurance and RCEB.
Speech-language therapy
18 months – 10 years
Language delays, articulation, AAC, feeding and oral motor, social communication, and fluency. Early intervention and school-age support.
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Occupational therapy
18 months – 10 years
Sensory processing, fine and gross motor skills, self-care, handwriting, attention, and regulation. Play-based and family-informed.
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Behavioral therapy (ABA)
2 – 5 years
Applied behavior analysis for children showing behavioral challenges, regulation difficulties, or autism-related needs. Coordinated with speech and OT when indicated.
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Infant development program
18 months – 3 years
Whole-child developmental support for toddlers and their families. RCEB Early Start coordination, parent coaching, and transition planning built in.
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Social skills programs
4 – 6 years
Peer interaction, turn-taking, emotional regulation, and social communication in structured small-group settings. RCEB vendorized.
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Diagnostic evaluation (ADOS)
Coming soon · 18 months – 8 years
ADOS-2 autism diagnostic evaluations launching in 2026. Children evaluated here have a direct pathway to Happy Talkers clinical services — no starting over.
Join the waitlist at happytalkers.org →
All clinical services accepting most major insurance · RCEB vendorized · Scholarship support available · Insurance & access details →
The difference
What integrated care looks like vs. the alternative.
Most families navigate developmental concerns by finding separate providers and hoping they coordinate. Here's what that looks like — and what we do instead.
Typical experience
Family gets a speech referral. Then separately finds an OT. Then separately finds a behavioral provider. Three separate intakes, three sets of goals, zero coordination.
At Happy Talkers
One intake. Clinicians across disciplines are informed from day one. One coordinated plan. Regular interdisciplinary communication.
Typical experience
Diagnosis takes 12–18 months on a waitlist. Then family starts over finding therapy providers. Months lost between diagnosis and services.
At Happy Talkers
ADOS evaluation on-site (launching 2026). Direct pathway from evaluation to services — the evaluating clinician is in the same building as the therapy team.
Typical experience
Pediatrician makes a referral and loses visibility. Family reports back if they find services. Providers don't communicate with the referring physician.
At Happy Talkers
Referring providers receive summaries and care plans with family consent. We welcome ongoing coordination for complex cases.
Typical experience
Child's preschool teacher and therapy team have no contact. Goals at school and goals in therapy don't align. Family is the only connector.
At SOI + Happy Talkers
Teachers and therapists are in the same building. Direct coordination means goals are aligned across classroom and clinical settings.
What progress looks like here
We celebrate every step forward.
Every child's journey is unique. Progress can be as big as a new word or as small as a brave step onto the playground. Here are the moments we celebrate every day.
First words & new ways to communicate
Saying "mama," "go," or "more" for the first time — or using a new communication system to share what they're thinking and feeling.
First friends & shared play
Joining a game, taking turns, or sitting with a friend at circle time. These moments of connection are victories we love to celebrate.
Brave steps & new adventures
Climbing the slide, trying a new activity, or walking into the classroom with a smile — even when it felt hard the week before.
Growing independence
Following a routine, using visual supports, asking for help, and building the skills that lead to preschool, kindergarten, and beyond.
Access & support
No family should feel alone on this journey.
We are committed to making integrated care accessible — financially and navigating the system. Here's how.
Most major insurance accepted
We've contracted with most major commercial insurers to reduce out-of-pocket costs for families. We verify coverage before your first appointment.
RCEB vendorized — three service areas
Speech & OT (PB1225), infant development (HB0732), and social skills (PB4768). Regional Center authorization is all we need to begin.
Scholarship support available
Each year we provide scholarships and donated care to families who need additional financial support. Ask our intake team about availability.
For families
Ready to get started?
Tell us about your child and we'll help identify the right services, verify your insurance, and connect with our intake team — before your first appointment. No diagnosis needed.
Get started at happytalkers.org →
For providers
Referring a patient?
Submit a referral online, fax to (925) 236-9712, or call (925) 829-9555. We handle insurance verification and contact the family within 1 business day.
Go to referral hub →